At a glance
Reported students
982
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
79.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
462
Bunnell High School: 982 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,085
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about Bunnell High School
Bunnell High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Stratford. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Stratford School District. NCES reports 982 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.7%) and White (27.8%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bunnell High School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 79.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.8%
- Hispanic39.7%
- Black27%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Stratford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stratford High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,150 reported students
Second Hill Lane School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
610 reported students
David Wooster Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
538 reported students
Johnson House Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
537 reported students
Harry B. Flood Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
466 reported students
Eli Whitney School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
462 reported students
Public schools near Bunnell High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School High · Stratford School District | 09–12 | 1,150 | 2 mi |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System | 09–12 | 819 | 2.2 mi |
| Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc High · Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 386 | 2.4 mi |
| Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho High · Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 376 | 2.4 mi |
| Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne High · Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 324 | 2.4 mi |
| Warren Harding High School High · Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 1,324 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bunnell High School
What grades does Bunnell High School serve?
Bunnell High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Stratford School District.
How many students attend Bunnell High School?
Bunnell High School reported 982 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,085 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bunnell High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 982 students and 79.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bunnell High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bunnell High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Stratford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bunnell High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bunnell High School in?
Bunnell High School is part of Stratford School District, based in Stratford, CT, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bunnell High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stratford High School (2 mi), Bullard-Havens Technical High School (2.2 mi), Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.